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New Science Spotlight Articles
Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
May 16, 2022
Good Fat, Bad Fat, Gut Fat, Gonad Fat
From the Priess Lab, Basic Sciences Division
International research team discovers genes and disease mechanisms behind a common form of muscular dystrophy
Discovery could lead to a biomarker-based test for diagnosis
‘Dead gene’ plays key role in muscular dystrophy
Tapscott’s global team discovers expression of an MD-causing gene thought to be inactive in humans; work may lead to new therapy targets, evolutionary insights
Pushing the boundaries of fertility
Van Gilst study in worms suggests how fertility may be extended past reproductive prime
Turning back the clock: Fasting prolongs reproductive life span
Study in worms suggests how fertility in humans may be regenerated later in life
Marijuana use may increase testicular-cancer risk
Hutchinson Center study is the first to associate marijuana use as a risk factor for testicular cancer
Marijuana use linked to increased risk of testicular cancer
Risk appears to be elevated particularly among frequent and/or long-term users